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Threats to Purple Martins

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Overview of the many threats to your Purple Martins in your backyard.

The articles below are full of information that you will need to provide a healthy and thriving Purple Martin colony. From predators to parasites and what you can do to help your Purple Martins survive.
Click on any of the below articles for great information on Purple Martins. All of the purple martin information in this section and the sections titled "the Purple Martin" and "What You Will Need" are geared towards helping you maintain a thriving purple martin colony in your backyard.

PurpleMartins-R-Us.com strongly recommends active participation in management of your purple martin colony, which includes the trapping of non-native nest site competitors such as English House Sparrows and European Starlings.

Nest parasites can suck nutrients from purple martin nestlings and kill them. Prevent and treat parasite infestations with these tips. Nest Parasite Control for Purple Martins, how to identify and treat parasite infestations in purple martin nests using sevin or other techniques

Raccoons can cause huge damage to your Purple Martin Colony. We always stress the use of predator guards. But even the challenge of a predator guards can occasionally be overcome by the crafty Raccoon.